28/08/2026
Carlow/Kilkenny Businesswomen Invited to Mark 20 Years of NWED...
Carlow and Kilkenny Businesswomen Invited to Mark 20 Years of National Women's Enterprise Day
The Local Enterprise Offices of Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are inviting female founders and business leaders across the region to come together for National Women's Enterprise Day 2026, a landmark celebration marking twenty years of women in Irish business. The event takes place on Thursday 15th October at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, from 11.45am to 2pm. Places are strictly limited and registration is essential, so early booking is strongly advised.
Now in its 20th year, National Women's Enterprise Day is the flagship national initiative for women in business, coordinated by the Local Enterprise Offices and Enterprise Ireland. This year's theme, #MakingItHappen, celebrates the ambition and resilience of female entrepreneurs who have built and grown businesses over the past two decades.
The event will be hosted by broadcaster Ruth Scott of Classic Hits FM. A 'Lessons Learned' fireside chat brings together local entrepreneurs Denise Walsh of Curly Co, Laura Mullin of The Old Post Office, and Brigid Walsh of Solar Precision, who will share the realities of starting and scaling a business. A 'Power Panel' of industry experts follows, featuring Rosemary Ward of Propellor BIC on sales and marketing, Ruth Larkin of Lark Bridal on marketing, and finance specialist Mary Hayden. A closing 'Supporting You' session will outline the funding, mentoring and development programmes available to businesswomen through both Local Enterprise Offices.
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